Teatro ColonvsLa Manzana de Las Luces
Both Teatro Colon and La Manzana de Las Luces are recommended by professionals. On balance, Teatro Colon is preferred by most professionals compared to La Manzana de Las Luces. Teatro Colon comes in at 94 with accolades from 7 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Time Out.
Teatro Colon
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Cerrito 628, Buenos Aires 1010, Argentina
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Fodor's "Its magnitude, magnificent acoustics, and opulence (grander than Milan's La Scala) position the Teatro Colón (Colón Theater) among the world's top five opera theraters." Full review
Frommer's "Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This gorgeous and impressive seven-story building is one of BA's most prominent landmarks." Full review
Time Out "With its regular lines and tempered classicism, the Colón is one of Buenos Aires' key architectural as well as cultural landmarks." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of the best operahouses in the world, and has exceptional acoustic qualities." Full review
Afar Magazine "Teatro Colón is considered one of the most beautiful theaters in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "Since the moment it opened in 1908, the Teatro Colón has hosted Argentina’s crème de la crème as well as top musicians and composers from around the world, among them Igor Stravinsky, local tango legend Astor Piazzolla, and Luciano Pavarotti" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Pavarotti, Nureyev, and Pavlova have performed at this opera house, which is both acoustically and visually staggering." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The theater is gorgeous and watching a performance here is nothing short of spectacular." Full review
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The only way in is with tickets to a performance or on one of the English-language guided tours, seven days a week at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. You can reserve your ticket (300 pesos, or US$12.25) online in advance to make sure you get a spot.
U.S. News & World Report14.0
"This opulent opera house is as pleasing to the eyes as its performances are to the ears. Inside this grandiose space, you'll behold European-style décor ranging from Italian-marble staircases." Full review
La Manzana de Las Luces Fodor's Lonely Planet Time Out Travel + Leisure
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Peru 272, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's "More history is packed into this single block of buildings southwest of Plaza de Mayo than in scores of other city blocks put together." Full review
Lonely Planet "In colonial times, the Manzana de las Luces was Buenos Aires’ most important center of culture and learning." Full review
Time Out "The 'Block of Enlightenment' is a complex of historical buildings that occupies an entire city block (manzana can mean 'block' as well as 'apple')." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The “Illuminated Block,” as it is commonly, and unpoetically, translated is a complex of historic buildings constructed by the Jesuits in the early 17th century." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A gateway to a mysterious network of underground tunnels. " Full review
Frommer's "Argentina's best-known intellectuals have gathered and studied here, and the name "block of lights" honors the school's graduates." Full review
